Wondering what tree to plant in London, Ontario? How about choosing a native species? There are plenty to choose from… Native Trees for Southwestern Ontario* Alternate-Leaf Dogwood American Beech American Chestnut American Elm Balsam Poplar Basswood Bitternut Hickory Black Ash Black Cherry Black Oak Black Walnut Black Willow Blue-Beech Bur Oak Butternut Chokecherry Eastern Hemlock… Read more »
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Almost Time For Summer Camp
There are less than two weeks of school left in Ontario. Children are straining to be done and who can blame them? Do you remember the sweet sound of the last bell that rang to announce summer holidays? Both teachers and students alike celebrate that sound. Of course parents are another matter. Unless you yourself… Read more »
Spotlight: The Tamarack
What tree looks like an evergreen, has needles and cones like an evergreen, but is actually considered a deciduous tree? None other than Larix laricina or the Tamarack. The Tamarack Tree The tamarack tree is a native species of London, Ontario, but can also be found throughout Canada and the northern United States. The confusion over whether it… Read more »
Spring Allergies
Oh joy, oh bliss! Spring is finally in the air! Bulbs are forcing themselves through the cold ground and plants are getting ready to return to life. Do you know what that means? It’s time for spring allergies to kick in. Groan… For those of you who suffer from spring allergies, the reprieve you may have gotten… Read more »
Big Trees
Big Trees No offence sapling your potential does abound but big trees? They rule! Yes, big trees do rule. They; provide shade provide nesting sites and perches for birds provide homes for squirrels, insects and other small animals are a source of food for deer, raccoons, chipmunks and birds When a big tree is… Read more »
Sign of Spring: The Spring Home and Garden Show!
“April showers bring May flowers… “ Well, the first hope is that April showers will melt some of the stubborn snow that still lingers in London, Ontario. What a winter we’ve had! April is a very welcome guest and the folks at CLC Tree Services welcome it with open arms. Much as it would be… Read more »
Unless
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Anyone who has ever read the book “The Lorax” (written way back in 1971 if you can believe it), or seen the movie (released in 2012 by Universal Studios) knows that what Dr. Seuss is getting… Read more »
Tiptoe Through the Tulips
Tiptoe through the window By the window, that is where I’ll be Come tiptoe through the tulips with me ~ Lyrics by Al Dubin You might not believe it, but spring is almost here. I know we got walloped by another heck of a lot of snow yesterday, but only the day before the ground… Read more »
Olympic Pride
It is a Golden day for Canada in Sochi! Our women’s curling team, led by the amazing Jennifer Jones, has skipped to gold in the twenty-second Winter Olympics! And she did it with a perfect run; not a loss in sight. That warms a lot of red and white hearts back home, let me tell… Read more »
Lying Dormant
It is winter in Canada. This year seems to be a particularly cold one too, if you are to believe the newspaper’s reports. Sure, there might be a few new record lows getting noted, but need I remind you that it’s WINTER. It gets cold in these parts! Put on a few layers and keep… Read more »